Signification
Asking someone to be quiet or peaceful.
Contexte culturel
In Kolkata, 'Shanto hon' is often used in public debates (Adda) when things get too loud. It's a way to keep the intellectual discussion from becoming a brawl. In formal Bangladeshi business culture, saying 'Shanto hon' is a key skill for managers to handle disgruntled employees without losing 'face'. In villages, elders are the 'Shanto' figures. A restless youth is often told 'Sthir ho' or 'Shanto ho' as a form of character building. Rabindranath Tagore often used the concept of 'Shanto' to describe the beauty of the evening or a meditative state of mind.
The Softener
Add 'একটু' (ektu - a little) to make it sound less like a command: 'একটু শান্ত হোন' (Please be a little calm).
Tone Matters
Even if you use 'Hon', a harsh tone makes it rude. Keep your voice low and steady.
Signification
Asking someone to be quiet or peaceful.
The Softener
Add 'একটু' (ektu - a little) to make it sound less like a command: 'একটু শান্ত হোন' (Please be a little calm).
Tone Matters
Even if you use 'Hon', a harsh tone makes it rude. Keep your voice low and steady.
Body Language
In Bengal, putting your hand out palm-down while saying this adds a visual layer of 'calming the waters'.
Teste-toi
Which form should you use with your boss?
স্যার, দয়া করে ______।
'Hon' is the formal form used for people of higher status or authority.
Complete the sentence to ask a friend to calm down.
বন্ধু, রাগ করিস না, ______।
With friends (Tumi level), 'Hao' is the correct verb ending.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A librarian asking for silence.
It is the most polite and professional way to request silence in a public space.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to use Shanto Hon
Places
- • Library
- • Hospital
- • Office
- • Court
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesস্যার, দয়া করে ______।
'Hon' is the formal form used for people of higher status or authority.
বন্ধু, রাগ করিস না, ______।
With friends (Tumi level), 'Hao' is the correct verb ending.
Context: A librarian asking for silence.
It is the most polite and professional way to request silence in a public space.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot really. For a baby, we usually say 'shona, chup koro' or make soothing sounds. 'Shanto hon' is for people who can understand a request.
No, it is much more polite. It's closer to 'Please compose yourself' or 'Please be quiet'.
The opposite is 'Oshanto' (restless/turbulent) or 'Uttejito' (excited/angry).
Yes, if you are replying to an angry email, you can write 'Doya kore shanto hon' to suggest a more professional tone.
Expressions liées
চুপ করুন
similarPlease be quiet
স্থির হোন
similarBe still/steady
ধৈর্য ধরুন
builds onHave patience
উত্তেজিত হবেন না
contrastDon't get excited/angry
